The Crown: A Look Into the Royal Family's Legacy

The Crown is a British television series created and written by Peter Morgan, that depicts the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, from her marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 to the present day. The show stars Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, Matt Smith as Prince Philip, and John Lithgow as Sir Winston Churchill, among others.

The first two seasons of the show cover the period from Queen Elizabeth II's marriage to the early 1960s, while the third and fourth seasons cover the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s, and the fifth and sixth seasons will cover the later 1970s through the early 2010s.

The Crown has been praised for its performances, particularly those of Foy and Smith, and its attention to detail in depicting the political and social events of the time. It has been nominated for and won several awards, including Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. The show is considered one of the most expensive TV series ever made, with a reported budget of $130 million for the first season alone. The show is set to end with its sixth season, with Imelda Staunton set to replace Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II.

A few of the show's most memorable quotes:

“We do not choose our destinies. Yet we must do what we can to live with them.” – Queen Elizabeth II

"A monarchy is not just a family on a grand scale. It is an institution. It must sometimes be protected from its members." – Prime Minister Winston Churchill

"The Crown must never become a soap opera." – Prince Philip

"It is a very hard task, to be a leader and a symbol at the same time." – Queen Elizabeth II

"It is in moments of great tragedy that we must remember who we are." – Queen Elizabeth II

"It is not weakness that causes us to fail, but our refusal to recognize our own strength." – Princess Margaret

"The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh." – Queen Elizabeth II

"There are two kinds of power: that which is given and that which is taken." – Prince Charles

"It is not enough to be liked, one must be respected." – Queen Elizabeth II

"A crown is not a hat that sits on the head lightly. It is a burden and a privilege." – Queen Elizabeth II

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Cast: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby, Eileen Atkins, Jeremy Northam, Victoria Hamilton, Ben Miles, Greg Wise, Jared Harris, John Lithgow, Alex Jennings, Lia Williams, Anton Lesser, Matthew Goode.

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Production: Left Bank Pictures, Sony Pictures Television.